Newt Gingrich scales back campaignThe campaign is scaling back, cutting one-third of its full-time staff and replacing his campaign manager as part of an effort to sustain itself.(By Nia-Malika Henderson and Aaron Blake)

NATIONSometimes, the Supreme Court needs a ‘friend’Lawyers tapped by the court to argue parts of a case that no one else supports consider the assignment an honor, but they can be in for a rough ride. ( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)

Roger C. Molander, Ground Zero founder, dies at 71Roger C. Molander, 71, an arms control strategist who became a prominent grass-roots organizer after he grew convinced that policymakers alone could not avert a nuclear war, died March 25. ( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)

U.S. seeks more money for Afghan forceIn diplomatic demarches sent to 64 countries, and in direct appeals by the president and top aides, the administration has outlined a $4.1 billion annual budget for the Afghan army and police. ( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

A presidential call on cyberattacksGen. Keith Alexander, the head of U.S. Cyber Command, said individual military commanders should not have the authority to order actions against foreign computer networks. ( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Tighter security for SAT, ACT after cheating scandalStudents taking college entrance exams this fall will have to submit photo identification with their applications — a key security upgrade following a widespread cheating scandal at a number of high schools on Long Island. ( by Frank Eltmand , The Washington Post)

Victim of anti-gay assault speaks outOne week after 600-plus people tried to raise awareness of his attack and two similar crimes, the victim and his partner of three years told their story. ( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)

Romney’s negative numbers riseHalf of all Americans now express unfavorable views of Mitt Romney, foreshadowing a steep obstacle for the GOP presidential hopeful as his campaign shifts its focus toward a potential match-up against President Obama. ( by Jon Cohen , The Washington Post)

Newt Gingrich scales back campaignThe campaign is scaling back, cutting one-third of its full-time staff and replacing his campaign manager as part of an effort to sustain itself. ( by Nia-Malika Henderson and Aaron Blake , The Washington Post)

STYLEPower to the PeepsCreativity, topicality and a keen eye for detail — as well as a sweet tooth — were keys to success the winners of our sixth annual Peeps Diorama Contest. ( by Katherine Boyle , The Washington Post)

Mind your own beeswaxA reader has a stock response for people who try to relay negative rumors. (, The Washington Post)

Battle over Israel’s ancient Canaan dogThis breed, once seen by Moses and Jesus, now the focus of a battle between preservationists and bureaucracy. ( by Nicolas Brulliard Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

Japanese girl group a whirlwind of cuteSixteen members of the popular Japanese group arrived in Washington for just 36 hours on a cultural exchange to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Japanese gift of the cherry blossom trees. ( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)

SPORTSTerps’ season comes to a crashing haltMaryland’s impressive season ends with an uncharacteristic thud in the Raleigh Region final as the Terps are unable to dig out from an early double-digit deficit and are blown out by top-seeded Notre Dame. ( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

Centreville triumphs in 2OTGIRLS’ SOCCER | The Wildcats’ Alexandra Myers scores on what was intended to be a cross pass in double overtime to top McLean. ( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

Church leads Lake Braddock to winThere’s a more highly touted prospect on Lake Braddock’s team, but some would say Michael Church is the Bruins’ best pitcher. He played like it in an 11-1 victory over West Springfield. ( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

U.S. seeks more money for Afghan forceIn diplomatic demarches sent to 64 countries, and in direct appeals by the president and top aides, the administration has outlined a $4.1 billion annual budget for the Afghan army and police. ( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

A presidential call on cyberattacksGen. Keith Alexander, the head of U.S. Cyber Command, said individual military commanders should not have the authority to order actions against foreign computer networks. ( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Trayvon Martin shooting thrusts hoodies into spotlightNationwide protests calling for further investigation into the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin a month ago have used a familiar garment as their rallying point: the hoodie. ( by Sapna Maheshwari Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Edson Spencer, Honeywell chief executive, dies at 85Edson Spencer, who as head of Honeywell first battled IBM’s dominance of the computer market and then refocused his company on automation and aerospace technology, died March 25 at 85. ( by Laurence Arnold , The Washington Post)

March 14, 2012

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Santorum wins both Alabama and Mississippi primaries Republican presidential primary could become a two-man race between Santorum and Romney after Gingrich fails to win in Deep South (By Karen Tumulty) Afghan crisis may follow familiar script Obama administration officials expected a more serious public reaction to news that a U.S. soldier allegedly had killed 16 civilians on Sunday. (By Rajiv Chandrasekaran) 15 of 19 U.S. banks pass Federal Reserve stress tests The Federal Reserve said 15 of the 19 largest U.S. banks would remain healthy in a severe crisis, reflecting the financial system’s recovery from near collapse in 2008. (By Jia Lynn Yang and Zachary A. Goldfarb) Redskins reach deals with Garcon, Morgan As free agency opens, Washington moves to bolster its weak offense and provide targets for expected rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III. (By Mike Jones and Mark Maske) Spy vs. spouse: The pain is covert, too A couple’s divorce offers insight into the deep strains that working for the CIA can exert on marriages. Divorces involving spies are often just as clandestine as their work. (By Ian Shapira) NATION Panetta arrives in Afghanistan for talks Defense secretary says that despite the recent high-profile tragedies, the relationship between U.S. and Afghan officials remains solid. ( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post) Rushworth M. Kidder, founder of Institute for Global Ethics, dies at 67 The former Christian Science Monitor columnist also taught and wrote books on the subject. (, The Washington Post) Richard Milanovich, leader in tribal casinos development, dies at 69 The gaming sites helped usher in a new age of wealth and political muscle for Native Americans. ( by Phil Willon , The Washington Post) Afghan crisis may follow familiar script Obama administration officials expected a more serious public reaction to news that a U.S. soldier allegedly had killed 16 civilians on Sunday. ( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post) Coalition urges tighter controls on ‘extreme genetic engineering’ Genetically engineered microbes that might one day churn out biofuels, clean up toxic waste or generate new medicines need to be proved safe before they are released into the environment, groups say. ( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post) More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- METRO Federal grand jury subpoenas D.C. Council members’ campaigns A federal grand jury has subpoenaed the campaigns of D.C. Council members for records related to political donations and gifts from the city’s largest contractor and his business interests as part of a widening federal probe into campaign irregularities. ( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post) Youth turn out in droves for circus parade When six elephants clomped into the Verizon Center Tuesday night, generations of Washingtonians were there to greet them. ( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post) Suspect in wife’s slaying found dead Philip Gilberti allegedly shot Heather McGuire while the two were in a van on Connecticut Ave. ( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post) Area temperatures top 80 degrees It was the warmest day of the year in Washington on Tuesday, the warmest day since October and warm enough for June, with an 81-degree high at Reagan National Airport. ( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post) Metro executives made $3.1M last year Richard Sarles’s $350,000 salary is higher than that of the chief of New York’s much busier system. ( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post) More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- POLITICS Hawaii caucuses results: Romney wins ( by Kenneth W. Smith Jr. , The Washington Post) Santorum wins both Alabama and Mississippi primaries Republican presidential primary could become a two-man race between Santorum and Romney after Gingrich fails to win in Deep South ( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post) Federal grand jury subpoenas D.C. Council members’ campaigns A federal grand jury has subpoenaed the campaigns of D.C. Council members for records related to political donations and gifts from the city’s largest contractor and his business interests as part of a widening federal probe into campaign irregularities. ( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post) Ron Paul finishes fourth in Alabama, Mississippi primaries ( by Kenneth W. Smith Jr. , The Washington Post) Newt Gingrich second in Alabama, Mississippi primaries ( by Kenneth W. Smith Jr. , The Washington Post) More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STYLE Dealing with a fiance’s past, present, future Carolyn Hax says starting a difficult conversation is the hardest part, but two adults ready to share life together must be able to talk things through. (, The Washington Post) Spy vs. spouse: The pain is covert, too A couple’s divorce offers insight into the deep strains that working for the CIA can exert on marriages. Divorces involving spies are often just as clandestine as their work. ( by Ian Shapira , The Washington Post) A Gingrich family portrait A play starring Newt Gingrich’s lesbian activist sister explores her relationship with her conservative politician brother. ( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post) Cursing the wave of V-bombs Between them, the new comedies “21 Jump Street” and “Friends With Kids” feature no fewer than nine jokes featuring the word “vagina.” ( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post) The TV Column: Not exactly game-changing HBO says “Game Change” brought in the biggest original-movie opening crowd in about eight years. But those numbers wouldn’t top a rerun of “Pawn Stars” showing on another cable network. (, The Washington Post) More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPORTS Wizards stumble again in Texas A night after struggling defensively in a loss in San Antonio, the Wizards fall for the sixth straight time on the road, this time in Dallas. ( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post) Capitals rally for shootout win Matt Hendricks scores in the fourth round of a shootout, and Washington finishes off a three-goal comeback. ( by Tarik El-Bashir , The Washington Post) Kastles get ready to roll The Washington Kastles will return six key members of the undefeated 2011 squad. Venus and Serena Williams will be joined by Leander Paes among others. ( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post) TV and radio listings: March 14 (, The Washington Post) Redskins’ methods drew anger Washington’s restructing of contracts to gain a competitive advantage angered some so much that they urged penalties to include a loss of draft picks. ( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post) More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORLD Panetta arrives in Afghanistan for talks Defense secretary says that despite the recent high-profile tragedies, the relationship between U.S. and Afghan officials remains solid. ( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post) Afghan crisis may follow familiar script Obama administration officials expected a more serious public reaction to news that a U.S. soldier allegedly had killed 16 civilians on Sunday. ( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post) Afghan shooting refocuses attention on Fort Lewis-McChord String of high-profile incidents had already raised questions about the scale of the mental health problems at base in Wash. state. ( by Peter Finn and Carol D. Leonnig , The Washington Post) In shift, more Afghans favor a quick U.S. pullout Many once worried that an abrupt withdrawal could create opening for the Taliban to return, but recent violence has led them to rethink that position. ( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post) Former Murdoch executive Rebekah Brooks said to be arrested in Britain Brooks is reportedly among six people held in connection with the British phone-hacking scandal. ( by Karla Adam , The Washington Post) More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIVE DISCUSSIONS Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the start of the Fall television season. (, vForum) Ask Tom -- Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene (, vForum) The Web Hostess: Online manners, memes and must-see video A weekly chat about the best ways to kill time online. Our Web Hostess, Monica Hesse, sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme. (, vForum) How to keep your marriage going when you're in the CIA Robert and Dayna Baer, now retired CIA operatives, fell in love with each other while working for the agency. (, vForum) How to keep your marriage going when you're in the CIA Robert and Dayna Baer, now retired CIA operatives, fell in love with each other while working for the agency. (, vForum) More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TECHNOLOGY Windows 8 will work with Chrome, Firefox As more users familiarize themselves with Windows 8, more information is coming out about what programs will be able to run using the Metro interface. ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) Siri creates legal woe for Apple A New York man is suing Apple for allegedly being “misleading and deceptive” about Siri, iPhone 4S’s virtual personal assistant. (, The Washington Post) Facebook: Yahoo’s patent suit ‘puzzling’ Yahoo filed a lawsuit against social networking giant Facebook over patents on Monday. (, The Washington Post) New NCAA March Madness app now live on Android and iOS With NCAA’s brand-new Android app and updated iOS app, you can watch the games even if you’re slaving away at work ( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) LTE iPhone coming in 2012, report says The next iPhone could run on 4G LTE networks. ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) More Technology News - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDITORIAL Kiss my gritsies Candidates lose their way heading South. (, The Washington Post) Enough about 2012 The 2016 race will matter far more. (, The Washington Post) Home too soon Gravestones tell of a generation’s wars. (, The Washington Post) Ambivalence in Afghanistan If the president won’t defend the war, why would anyone else support it? (, The Washington Post) Md.’s attack on school autonomy A state education spending overhaul would leave Montgomery County the poorer. (, The Washington Post) More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BUSINESS Jeremy Hill, bank director, dies at 43 The J.P. Morgan Chase exec gave time and money to support young people with cancer. ( by Laurence Arnold , The Washington Post) Windows 8 will work with Chrome, Firefox As more users familiarize themselves with Windows 8, more information is coming out about what programs will be able to run using the Metro interface. ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) SEC charges 3 former Thornburg executives with fraud The SEC charged Larry A. Goldstone, Clarence Simmons and Jane Starrett with fraud for allegedly trying to hide the company’s deteriorating financial condition. ( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post) Apple subpoenaed in U.S. antitrust probe of Google, sources say The FTC is seeking information on how the computer maker incorporates the search engine on the iPhone and iPad. ( by Sara Forden and Jeff Bliss Bloomberg News , Bloomberg) Obama cites China on rare-metals policy Trying to stiffen U.S. trade enforcement during an election year, the U.S. joins Europe and Japan in asking China to relax its restrictions on rare earth exports. ( by David Nakamura and Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

September 2012

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